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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

Senate Bill 851

Senate Author:  Zaffirini

Effective:  1-1-13

House Sponsor:  Branch


            Senate Bill 851 amends the Education Code to require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by rule to provide for a uniform priority application deadline for financial aid applications at public institutions of higher education other than public junior colleges.  The bill requires otherwise eligible applicants who apply on or before the deadline to be given priority consideration for financial aid.